Juvenile, woman charged in East Gadsden shooting

Times Staff Report

Published: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 10:37 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 6:29 p.m.

A 17-year-old juvenile and a Gadsden woman were arrested Tuesday on attempted murder charges for their alleged roles in a shooting Monday in East Gadsden, according to a news release from the Gadsden Police Department.

The juvenile and Ciara Nicole Collins, 18, are being held at the Etowah County Detention Center.

They are charged in connection with the shooting of Tavarius Perkins at his residence on Grant Street.

Perkins was shot in the face after an unknown man in a ski mask came knocked on his door. He tried to shut the door, but the offender fired once before running away. The bullet struck Perkins in the cheek. He yelled for his roommate, who called 911.

Perkins was taken by ambulance to Gadsden Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Collins is being held on a $20,000 bond and the juvenile on a $75,000 cash bond.

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